Description
A comforting and flavorful lentil soup infused with garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils (green or brown)
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh or dried thyme, to taste
- Fresh or dried rosemary, to taste
- Fresh or dried parsley, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash lentils and chop onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed lentils and canned tomatoes; stir well to combine.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with fresh herbs and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Serve in bowls, drizzled with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon, accompanied by crusty bread.
Notes
This soup is versatile; feel free to experiment with different lentils or add vegetables. For extra flavor, consider roasting your vegetables before adding them to the pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil soup, Mediterranean, vegetarian, healthy soup, garlic soup